Bracket for retaining computer components within a housing

A bracket for retaining a component within a housing, said bracket comprising:

• a front face;
• a first rear flange configured and arranged to be affixed to the housing;
• a second rear flange configured and arranged to be affixed to the housing;
• a first bridging section connecting said first rear flange to said front face,
• wherein said first bridging section is generally T-shaped, and defines a first upper cutout portion and a first lower cutout portion;
• and
• a second bridging section connecting said second rear flange to said front face, wherein said second bridging section is also generally T-shaped, and defines a second upper cutout portion and a second lower cutout portion;
• wherein at least one of said first rear flange and said second rear flange is configured and arranged to maintain at least a portion of the component being retained a slight distance away from the housing.

A bracket for retaining a component within a housing, said bracket comprising:

• a front face;
• a first rear flange configured and arranged to be affixed to the housing, said first rear flange being generally U-shaped;
• a second rear flange configured and arranged to be affixed to the housing;
• a first bridging section connecting said first rear flange to said front face;
• and
• a second bridging section connecting said second rear flange to said front face;
• wherein at least one of said first rear flange and said second rear flange is configured and arranged to maintain at least a portion of the component being retained a slight distance away from the housing.

A housing for computer components comprising:

• at least one wall;
• a bracket retaining a component, said bracket including a first rear flange and a second rear flange, wherein said bracket further includes:
• a front face;
• a first bridging section connecting said first rear flange to said front face;
• and
• a second bridging section connecting :said second rear flange to said front face;
• wherein said bracket is affixed to said wall via at least one of said first rear flange and said second rear flange, and further wherein at least one of said first rear flange and said second rear flange creates an air space between said component and said wall;
• and
• further wherein said component is an electrical component with a cord extending therefrom;
• and
• said first bridging section includes a first cutout portion that provides an area for said cord to extend through without contacting said first bridging section.

A fan retention assembly comprising:

• a fan, said fan including a cord extending from a side thereof
• a bracket attaching said fan to a wall, wherein said bracket includes:
• a front face;
• a first rear flange affixed to the wall;
• a second rear flange affixed to the wall;
• a first bridging section connecting said first rear flange to said front face, said first bridging section including a first cutout portion therein;
• and
• a second bridging section connecting said second rear flange to said front face;
• wherein said first rear flange and said second rear flange create an air space between a rear portion of said fan and said wall;
• further wherein upon installing said fan within said bracket, said cord is arranged within said first cutout portion without making contact with said first cutout portion.